UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May, 2021.
Commission File Number 001-38179
KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD. |
(Translation of registrant's name into English) |
Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower 200 Bay Street, Suite 2800 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2J1 |
(Address of principal executive office) |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. |
Date: May 7, 2021 |
/s/ Jennifer Wagner Jennifer Wagner Corporate Secretary |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
KIRKLAND LAKE ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Toronto, Ontario - May 7, 2021 - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. ("Kirkland Lake Gold" or the "Company") (TSX:KL) (NYSE:KL)(ASX:KLA) reports that at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on May 6, 2021, all resolutions proposed to shareholders were duly passed.
Based on proxies received, 187,602,914 common shares of the Company, representing 70.25% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares as at the record date were voted, and the following individuals were elected as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of shareholders. The results are set out below:
Name of Nominee |
Votes cast FOR |
% Votes cast |
Votes WITHHELD |
% of Votes |
Jonathan Gill |
157,320,919 |
92.26% |
13,199,115 |
7.74% |
Peter Grosskopf |
143,687,337 |
84.26% |
26,832,697 |
15.74% |
Ingrid Hibbard |
126,865,542 |
74.40% |
43,654,493 |
25.60% |
Arnold Klassen |
116,672,376 |
68.42% |
53,847,658 |
31.58% |
Elizabeth Lewis-Gray |
158,321,538 |
92.85% |
12,198,497 |
7.15% |
Anthony Makuch |
170,353,503 |
99.90% |
166,532 |
0.10% |
Barry Olson |
158,337,723 |
92.86% |
12,182,311 |
7.14% |
Jeff Parr |
124,673,492 |
73.11% |
45,846,543 |
26.89% |
In addition: (i) KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants were appointed as the Company's auditors for the ensuing year; and (ii) a non-binding advisory resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation was passed by a majority of shareholders. For detailed voting results on each resolution, please refer to the Company's Report of Voting Results filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
About Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. is a senior gold producer operating in Canada and Australia that is targeting 1,300,000 - 1,400,000 ounces of production in 2021. The production profile of the Company is anchored by three high-quality operations, including the Macassa Mine and Detour Lake Mine, both located in Northern Ontario, and the Fosterville Mine located in the state of Victoria, Australia. Kirkland Lake Gold's solid base of quality assets is complemented by district scale exploration potential, supported by a strong financial position with extensive management expertise.
For further information on Kirkland Lake Gold and to receive news releases by email, visit the website at www.kl.gold.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Anthony Makuch, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Phone: +1 416-840-7884, E-mail: tmakuch@kl.gold
Mark Utting, Senior Vice-President, Investor Relations
Phone: +1 416-840-7884, E-mail: mutting@kl.gold
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
of
KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD.
(the "Company")
May 7, 2021
REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS
Pursuant to Section 11.3 of
National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102")
In accordance with section 11.3 of NI 51-102 and following the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company held on May 6, 2021 (the "Meeting"), we hereby advise of the following voting results as tabulated.
Total common shares issued and outstanding at record date (April 5, 2021) 267,055,602
Total shares represented at the Meeting in person and by proxy 187,602,914
Percentage of total shares represented at the Meeting 70.25%
Election of Directors
Based on proxies received and votes conducted by ballot during the Meeting, the following individuals were elected as directors of the Company until the next annual shareholders' meeting, with the following results:
Name of Nominee |
Votes cast FOR |
% votes cast |
Votes WITHHELD |
% of Votes |
Jonathan Gill |
157,320,919 |
92.26% |
13,199,115 |
7.74% |
Peter Grosskopf |
143,687,337 |
84.26% |
26,832,697 |
15.74% |
Ingrid Hibbard |
126,865,542 |
74.40% |
43,654,493 |
25.60% |
Arnold Klassen |
116,672,376 |
68.42% |
53,847,658 |
31.58% |
Elizabeth Lewis-Gray |
158,321,538 |
92.85% |
12,198,497 |
7.15% |
Anthony Makuch |
170,353,503 |
99.90% |
166,532 |
0.10% |
Barry Olson |
158,337,723 |
92.86% |
12,182,311 |
7.14% |
Jeff Parr |
124,673,492 |
73.11% |
45,846,543 |
26.89% |
Re-Appointment of Auditors
Based on proxies received and votes cast by show of hands during the Meeting, KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as independent auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and the directors are authorized to fix their remuneration, with the following results:
Votes cast FOR |
% of votes cast FOR |
Votes cast WITHHELD |
% of votes cast WITHHELD |
|
Appointment of Auditors | 186,390,055 | 99.35% | 1,212,856 | 0.65% |
Say on Pay
Based on proxies received and votes cast by show of hands during the Meeting, shareholders approved the non-binding advisory resolution on approach to executive compensation, with the following results:
Votes cast FOR |
% of votes cast FOR |
Votes cast AGAINST |
% of votes cast AGAINST |
|
Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation | 127,748,526 | 74.92% | 42,771,506 | 25.08% |